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Microsoft planning to introduce a webcam next year
Microsoft planning to introduce a webcam next year
Microsoft has turned from an entirely software-based company into a hardware maker with some interesting devices. Surface lineup includes ...... 22 Dec 2018
Microsoft adds keyboard and mouse support to Xbox One – Here's the list of supported games
Microsoft adds keyboard and mouse support to Xbox One – Here's the list of supported games
Microsoft revealed in Semptember that Xbox One will be getting support for mouse and keyboard controls. Now the company has released the update ...... 15 Nov 2018 - 2 comments
Sony caves: Fortnite cross-platform support coming
Sony caves: Fortnite cross-platform support coming
Sony was ferociously attacked over Fortnite cross-platform for months, but the company did not budge. They've been adamant that crossplay between ...... 27 Sep 2018
Microsoft reveals: Mouse and keyboard coming to Xbox One
Microsoft reveals: Mouse and keyboard coming to Xbox One
Current generation gaming consoles have one slight difference in I/O support. Sony's PlayStation 4 supports both USB and Bluetooth keyboard ...... 26 Sep 2018
Microsoft turning Xbox into a subscription
Microsoft turning Xbox into a subscription
Microsoft is planning on unveiling a new type of service in the near future called Xbox All Access. The service, like its name suggests, not ...... 23 Aug 2018 - 1 comment
Xbox Play Anywhere to launch in September
Xbox Play Anywhere to launch in September
Xbox Play Anywhere, the service that gives gamers access to some games on Windows 10 PCs and the Xbox One with just one purchase, will go live ...... 03 Jul 2016
'Halo Wars 2' beta now live
'Halo Wars 2' beta now live
Microsoft has announced today that its highly-anticipated 'Halo Wars 2' will be released late February next year, with a beta now live following the company's E3 keynote. 14 Jun 2016
Microsoft reneges on adding TV DVR to Xbox One
Microsoft reneges on adding TV DVR to Xbox One
Microsoft has announced that they will not be adding a TV DVR feature to the Xbox One, despite announcing it last August. 09 Jun 2016 - 6 comments
Is Xbox One getting VR games next year?
Is Xbox One getting VR games next year?
Sony has a huge lead in this generation's console wars but it's far from over yet. There might be another hurdle that could change things up ...... 03 Jun 2016 - 5 comments
Microsoft drops price of Xbox One ahead of E3
Microsoft drops price of Xbox One ahead of E3
Microsoft has announced a price cut on the Xbox One console ahead of next month's E3 event, suggesting the long-rumored Xbox 1.5 could be on the way. 01 Jun 2016
Xbox One backwards compatibility now supports multi-disc games
Xbox One backwards compatibility now supports multi-disc games
Microsoft has confirmed this weekend that the Xbox One's backwards compatibility has now added support for multi-disc games starting with Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director's Cut. 15 May 2016 - 2 comments
Phil Spencer: Next Xbox won't be Xbox 1.5
Phil Spencer: Next Xbox won't be Xbox 1.5
Over the past few weeks, we have heard rumors that Sony is working on an incremental upgrade to the PlayStation 4, for now, known as the PS4K due to its upgrades for 4K gaming. 03 Apr 2016
Microsoft again drops the  price of the Xbox One to $299
Microsoft again drops the price of the Xbox One to $299
Microsoft has dropped the price of the Xbox One again, to $299, $50 off the regular price. 22 Mar 2016
Windows 10 apps on the way for Xbox One owners
Windows 10 apps on the way for Xbox One owners
Microsoft has said this week that there are plans to allow developers to build and port Windows 10 apps to the Xbox One later this year. 18 Mar 2016 - 2 comments
Sony is open to cross-platform gameplay following Microsoft announcement
Sony is open to cross-platform gameplay following Microsoft announcement
Earlier this week, Microsoft announced support for cross-platform play through its Xbox Live platform, opening up gaming between the Xbox One and PCs as well as potentially with the Sony PlayStation 4. 16 Mar 2016
Microsoft Xbox One now open to cross-platform play with the Sony PS4, Windows 10 PCs
Microsoft Xbox One now open to cross-platform play with the Sony PS4, Windows 10 PCs
Microsoft has announced that the Xbox Live online network is now open to cross-platform play with the PlayStation 4 and PC gamers. 15 Mar 2016
Red Dead Redemption added to Xbox One backwards compatibility list, kind of
Red Dead Redemption added to Xbox One backwards compatibility list, kind of
it appears that the digital version of the popular game Red Dead Redemption is available now for Xbox One via the backwards compatibility service (if you have a little technical know-how). 07 Feb 2016
Sony PlayStation 4 continues to sell well, global sales tap 36 million
Sony PlayStation 4 continues to sell well, global sales tap 36 million
As of Monday, Sony has sold 35.9 million PlayStation 4 units, crushing its competition from Nintendo and Microsoft. 06 Jan 2016 - 1 comment
Microsoft Xbox One Elite controller will be in low supply until at least March
Microsoft Xbox One Elite controller will be in low supply until at least March
Microsoft has confirmed that its popular luxury Elite controller will be in low supply until at least March thanks to heavier than expected demand. 03 Jan 2016 - 2 comments
Plex streaming app now available for Xbox One and PlayStation 4
Plex streaming app now available for Xbox One and PlayStation 4
Plex, the home media streaming app, is now available for free on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles. 19 Dec 2015 - 1 comment
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